Psalms - Chapter-79

Chapter Summary

The deplorable condition of God's people and prayer for relief.

How does the world act towards God? How would you describe their actions? Consider verse 1-4 and Lamentations 1:10.
How does it make you feel personally when the world stands at odds against the Lord? How have you responded to their actions?
The Psalmist uses words such as "taunt", "mocked", and "derided" to express how the nations have treated him and God's people. What words would you use to describe how the world treats you? How do you feel knowing you are not the only one who has felt this way?
When have you asked the Lord, "how long"? What has prompted you to cry out to the Lord in such a way?
Describe a time when you felt the anger of God? Was this anger justified? Explain what brought this feeling of anger to an end?
Is the Psalmist right and asking the Lord to pour out his anger on the nations? Why or why not?
What sins have you asked the Lord not to hold against you? How is it possible for God not to hold our sins against us?
Describe what looks like for God to compassionate towards us? When was a time in your life when God was compassionate towards you?
What does it look like to call upon the Lord? The psalmist describes it as groans. How would you describe your posture before Lord when calling upon Him?
Read verse 13, what makes God worthy of our praise? Explain why He is worthy, even when he does not answer our plea in the way we desire.

Reproach, v. 4.

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